The APPA 2014 Legislative Rally will be held March 10-12, 2014, at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. Public power professionals who want to get involved and advocate on behalf of their community and the industry should plan to attend. Visit here for details.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
 I would like to divert from my traditional article this month to provide an open letter of response to Kathryn J. Jackson, Chair of the Board of Directors, and Gordon van Welie, Chief Executive Officer of ISO New England.
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ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS
In the 2013 April edition of our e-newsline, we began a feature on the Utilities and Affiliate members that have generously donated to the NEPPA Training Center or had a part in NEPPA’s move. This month we will recognize Consulting Engineers Group, Inc.
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NEPPA welcomes Petra Solar, Inc., as a new Associate Member! Petra Solar serves energy providers with innovative approaches to renewable energy generation. Ferriter Law rejoined as an Associate Member on January 22, 2014. Ferriter Law provides legal services to municipal light departments in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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NEPPA, the quality leader for public power education in the Northeast, is seeking a new full-time instructor for its Littleton, MA, Training Center and other remote training sessions.
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CALENDAR
This year’s E & O conference is scheduled to take place at the Holiday Inn in Boxboro, Ma., on May 14th and 15th. We encourage General Foremen, lineworkers, and General Managers to attend this annual event that brings together the latest in products and technology for our municipal membership.
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Sea Crest Beach Hotel provides a new look and personality that is light and airy, with a playful atmosphere and staff. Just minutes over the Bourne or Sagamore bridges, the Sea Crest Beach Hotel provides an alluring backdrop for a peaceful Cape Cod escape. Slip on your flip-flops, bring the beach towel, and allow us to help you re-learn the art of relaxation.
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16 Days
February 11 - 14
May 6 - 9
September 16 - 19
December 9 - 12
This program will combine classroom instruction with hands-on, practical applications in the field. The class will be held at the NEPPA Training Center in Littleton, MA and in our new substation training area. Click here to learn more!
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4 Days
February 10
March 3
April 7
May 19
This program will cover the basics of electric metering concepts and hardware, and combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical application. Click here for more information.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING UPDATE
NEPPA will offer the Public Utility Management Program April 23rd-25th, at the Water’s Edge Resort in Westbrook, Connecticut. The spring curriculum will include sessions on operations basics, an industry overview, evaluating your public communications, and understanding & interacting with your Board. Other sessions will be announced in February.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Congress passed omnibus legislation Jan. 16 to fund the federal government through the end of FY14 with large bipartisan majorities, removing the threat of a government shut-down for the rest of the fiscal year.
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